xantone_blacq--to_the_heavens_and_beyond-(pfm002)-CD2006-kW
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artist · xantone blacq
release · to the heavens and beyond
year · 2006
genre · jazz+funk
label · platinum fingers
catalogue · 67538
website · http://www.xanblacq.com/
date · 29-jan-2007
quality · alt-preset standard
source · compact disc
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01 with you 3:32
02 yes i do 4:22
03 search for the sun 5:30
04 i feel for you 3:31
05 samba de lagos 5:21
06 makes me wanna 6:18
07 drive my car 4:07
08 you are so fly 3:06
09 smoking 6:34
10 frankincense & myrrh 10:34
11 without you 6:49
playtime · 00h 59m 44s
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one of the interesting things that appeals to me about this genre
is the ability to mix various styles and by doing so bring new
dimensions to the music. xantone has been turning the heads for
some time of those who shape new trends and this album will bring
the multi-instrumentalist,vocalist and producer out from the hear
say of the minority and into the main stream as a major talent
that is capable of influencing the development of the music. to
put it simply this will be a contender for the album of 2006.
more importantly it will be remembered for many years to come as a
groundbreaking catalyst for the innovative way in that it mixed
soul, jazz and funk with world music. xantone who spends most of
his time in the uk describes it as 'free range sunshine music' and
he's not far wrong! tracks like 'yes i do' have the influence of
stevie wonder stamped all over it and 'search for the sun' is so
roy ayers that it even comes complete with a vocoded vocal. the
legend that is pee wee ellis lends a hand to the funky 'drive my
car' which together with another cover that of chaka's 'i feel for
you' are the weakest tracks on the whole album. however, such is
the standard on offer here that when i say they are weak on any
other set they would be standouts! broken beats and lounge jazz
come in the flavour of 'smokin' and then there is patricia marx.
her vocals on 'make me wanna' are perfect for this soulful groove
with fiery horn riffs that canter along to scats and cross
rhythms.
given the quality it is difficult to pick a favourite but just
maybe the hippest is the final track featuring troy miller
'without you'. great jazz piano and a beat to die for. all in all
it would have been far simpler for me to tell you just to buy the
album but then i wouldn't have got to listen to it again and
again!. essential for those with discerning tastes and a landmark
album for everyone who loves the music.
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Files
| Path | Size |
|---|---|
| 01-xantone_blacq--with_you-kw.mp3 | 3,88 MB |
| 02-xantone_blacq--yes_i_do-kw.mp3 | 5,26 MB |
| 03-xantone_blacq--search_for_the_sun-kw.mp3 | 6,28 MB |
| 04-xantone_blacq--i_feel_for_you-kw.mp3 | 3,50 MB |
| 05-xantone_blacq--samba_de_lagos-kw.mp3 | 6,64 MB |
| 06-xantone_blacq--makes_me_wanna-kw.mp3 | 7,48 MB |
| 07-xantone_blacq--drive_my_car-kw.mp3 | 4,90 MB |
| 08-xantone_blacq--you_are_so_fly-kw.mp3 | 3,79 MB |
| 09-xantone_blacq--smoking-kw.mp3 | 8,98 MB |
| 10-xantone_blacq--frankincense_and_myrrh-kw.mp3 | 14,31 MB |
| 11-xantone_blacq--without_you-kw.mp3 | 8,78 MB |